Inertness: meaning, definitions and examples
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inertness
[ ɪˈnɜːtnəs ]
chemical property
The state or quality of being inert; inactivity; sluggishness.
Synonyms
inactivity, passivity, sluggishness
Examples of usage
- Inertness of certain gases makes them suitable for industrial applications.
- The inertness of the chemical compound was a key factor in its stability.
physical property
The resistance of a physical object to any change in its state of motion.
Synonyms
immobility, rigidity, stability
Examples of usage
- The large mass of the boulder contributed to its inertness.
- The inertness of the object made it difficult to move.
Translations
Translations of the word "inertness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inércia
🇮🇳 जड़ता
🇩🇪 Trägheit
🇮🇩 kelembaman
🇺🇦 інертність
🇵🇱 bezwładność
🇯🇵 慣性 (かんせい)
🇫🇷 inertie
🇪🇸 inercia
🇹🇷 atalet
🇰🇷 관성 (gwansung)
🇸🇦 خمول
🇨🇿 setrvačnost
🇸🇰 nečinnosť
🇨🇳 惯性 (guànxìng)
🇸🇮 inertnost
🇮🇸 aðgerðaleysi
🇰🇿 инерция
🇬🇪 ინერტულობა
🇦🇿 ətalət
🇲🇽 inercia
Word origin
The word 'inertness' originates from the Latin word 'iners', meaning 'unskilled' or 'inactive'. Over time, it evolved to represent the quality of being inactive or sluggish. The term is commonly used in the fields of chemistry and physics to describe the lack of reactivity or resistance to change in various substances or objects.